Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung NX20
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Launched January 2014
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
- Refreshed by Samsung NX30
Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung NX20 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S8600 versus Samsung NX20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe Fujifilm S8600 was released 21 months later than the NX20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Samsung NX20
Fujifilm S8600 | NX20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | April 2012 | More recent by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Fujifilm S8600
NX20 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung NX20
Fujifilm S8600 | NX20 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 features outside measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S8600 versus Samsung NX20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the NX20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and NX20 is 76 and 83 respectively.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and NX20.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX20 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8600 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Samsung NX20 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2012-04-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 450g (0.99 lb) | 341g (0.75 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 3 x AA | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $200 | $1,100 |